Junior Lecturer – Human Resource Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Lead dynamic and interactive online learning sessions for designated HR and people management modules.

• Assist in the creation and evaluation of outcomes-oriented learning content.

• Design and contribute to assessments that foster applied learning, critical thinking, and professional judgment.

• Evaluate student performance through formative, summative, and practical assessments.

• Facilitate learning in areas such as people management, talent management, leadership, HR governance, and modern people practices.

• Provide academic support to students and address content-related inquiries.

• Conduct internal moderation and play a role in the quality assurance of teaching materials and assessments.

• Aid in the development and continuous review of assigned modules.

• Ensure that marking, assessment, and results processes adhere to academic standards.

• Collaborate with part-time lecturers, markers, examiners, and moderators as necessary.

• Engage with HR professionals and stay updated on industry trends to ensure learning remains relevant to contemporary workplace practices.

• Keep informed about developments in HR, talent, leadership, governance, technology, and the future of work.

• Work alongside academic and administrative teams to promote student engagement and success.

⛳️ Requirements

• An Honours degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Management, or a closely related field.

• A master’s degree, or current enrollment in a relevant master’s program, would be a plus.

• Relevant experience in HR, people management, or organizational contexts would be beneficial.

• Experience in teaching, tutoring, facilitation, or training would be advantageous.

• Strong understanding of current Human Resource Management principles and practices.

• An interest in talent management, people leadership, employee development, and HR governance.

• Familiarity with online learning technologies and platforms would be a plus.

• A passion for student engagement, applied learning, and maintaining academic quality.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

• A learner-centric approach with a commitment to academic integrity and student achievement.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.

• Sound professional and ethical judgment.

• A collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.

• Flexibility and confidence in using digital tools.

• Ability to simplify complex regulatory and risk concepts into clear, practical learning experiences.

• Reliable, high-speed internet access, preferably fibre.

• A quiet and professional home working environment conducive to remote teaching.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Ongoing opportunities for professional development.

• Supportive and collaborative team within the School of Commerce.

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Reliable, high-speed internet access, preferably fibre.

• A quiet and professional home workspace suitable for remote teaching.